2 c  Lentils, soaked
2    Garlic cloves, minced
1 pn Cinnamon
1/2 ts Cumin
1 pn Black pepper
1    Chili pepper
1/2 ts Salt
2 lg Onion, thinly sliced
3 tb Olive oil
3    Bay leaves

Bring lentils to a boil in enough water to cover. At the same time, make a
spice paste by crushing together the garlic, cinnamon, cumin, peppers &
salt plus 2 ts water. After 2 or 3 minutes, drain the lentils thoroughly.
Add the spice paste, followed by the onions, oil & bay leaves. Stir over
moderate heat for several minutes then add water to cover. Reduce heat,
cover pot & simmer until lentils are tender. Uncover for a while before
serving so that the mixture can thicken.